May 2017 Auction Ends Thursday, May 25th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/25/2017
Very early mid-1960s Apollo spacecraft model, made by North American Aviation, Inc., the company that merged with Rockwell-Standard in March 1967 shortly after the Apollo I fire. Unlike more common models made by North American Rockwell after the merger, this is one of the earliest Apollo models ever produced. Saturn model spacecraft is comprised of the Escape Rocket, which sits atop the Command Module, housed in a circular base that reads ''North American Aviation, Inc. / APOLLO SPACECRAFT'' with the NASA emblem. United States decals and flag are on both the Escape Rocket and Command Module. Affixed to the underside of the base is a label by The Walter J. Hyatt Co. Model measures 6.75'' in diameter and 20.5'' tall. Complete in its original foam-protected box from North American Aviation, Inc. that reads ''Apollo SPACECRAFT''. One small black piece missing that clips to side of rocket, else near fine condition.
Apollo Spacecraft Model by North American Aviation, Inc. -- Pre-Apollo I Model
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